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Oleo
Meaning
Noun
●
In Aviation:
A type of energy-absorbing
landing gear
strut
in which
sudden
compression
or
extension
of the
strut
causes
a gas-filled
chamber
to
push
or
pull
a
piston
which
forces
oil
through a small
orifice
,
resulting
in
absorption
of energy through
viscous
effects.
●
In American English:
The various
fats
and
oils
that
go into
the
making of
margarine.
●
In American English:
Margarine.
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Origin
oleo
English
oleo
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Emulsion
Phenolic Resin
Egg Yolk
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